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On Episode 838 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner has an update on the Mother's Day crash that claimed two lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Amazon driver, Joseph Antoinier, has been charged and the victims have been identified. Now the victims are trying to pick up the pieces after losing a beloved father. Visit the crash victims' GoFundMe. Bradley Little went from CDL driver to AI dispatch founder. We'll find out how the freight recession almost knocked him down for the count and how he plans to come back harder than ever with his new company, Trucker Buddy. John DeCillo is a Landstar BCO and expert at rating the strap work. We'll get his POV on how the market is looking, how to secure a load, regulations and English language proficiency enforcement.  Plus; “Final Destination” log scene lives rent-free in our minds; Roadcheck check; FMCSA removes eight ELDs; and more.  Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 838 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner has an update on the Mother's Day crash that claimed two lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Amazon driver, Joseph Antoinier, has been charged and the victims have been identified. Now the victims are trying to pick up the pieces after losing a beloved father. Visit the crash victims' GoFundMe. Bradley Little went from CDL driver to AI dispatch founder. We'll find out how the freight recession almost knocked him down for the count and how he plans to come back harder than ever with his new company, Trucker Buddy. John DeCillo is a Landstar BCO and expert at rating the strap work. We'll get his POV on how the market is looking, how to secure a load, regulations and English language proficiency enforcement.  Plus; “Final Destination” log scene lives rent-free in our minds; Roadcheck check; FMCSA removes eight ELDs; and more.  Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OOIDA President Todd Spencer says English proficiency is a matter of life and death. We hear from him about OOIDA's fight to get this regulation enforced. Also, for three days every spring, commercial vehicle inspectors across the U.S. and Canada take part in International Roadcheck. And that starts this coming Tuesday, May 13. Then, from insurance costs and entry-level driver training to in-cab monitoring and cabotage, ATRI reveals its research priorities for 2025. And Mary Wilson, who got her start behind the wheel of a bus, talks about how that led her to a career in the trucking industry. 0:00 – Spencer: English proficiency a must 10:05 – Roadcheck's coming soon – here's what it's all about 24:32 – ATRI prepares to delve into insurance, training and more 39:32 – Woman's bus job led to trucking career

For three days (May 13–15), inspectors will be pulling over thousands of vehicles across North America to check for compliance, and let's be honest – most fleet teams are bracing for impact.In this episode of The Fleet Code, Zach digs into what really makes Blitz Week so stressful (spoiler: it's not just the inspections), shares some truly unfiltered takes from Reddit, and unpacks what this year's focus areas – tires and false logs – say about the state of fleet readiness.View a transcription and show notes for this episode here →Takeaways from this episode: Blitz Week doesn't create problems, it surfaces themIf your drivers are untrained, uncertain, or unsupported – it's a problem with the systemTrue preparation for Roadcheck is an ongoing practice, not a last minute ambushAdditional Links and Resources:2025 Blitz Week Inspection Checklist (blog + template)Guide to Fleet DOT Compliance (blog)2025 Trucking & Freight Challenges (blog)

A federal task force says the lease-purchase model is a “tool of … oppression” and should be banned. Also, we'll review some press coverage of trucking issues, including broker transparency, the “driver shortage” and more. Then, David Grimes of CDL Legal offers advice on how truckers can successfully get through one of the many safety blitzes occurring each year. And for some time, truckers traveling in parts of the American South have faced someone slashing tires. We'll hear from a recent victim. 0:00 – Task force: Ban lease-purchase deals 09:46 – Broker transparency, “driver shortage” and more in recent news 24:24 – How to survive a safety blitz 39:23 – Trucker has all 18 tires slashed, out thousands of dollars

Every two years, members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association choose who will fill positions on the Association's Board of Directors. As part of that process, here on the show, we bring you interviews with each one of those candidates so you have the information you need to vote. Today, we'll have interviews with Mike Nichols, Grover Nelson, Aaron Treece and Casey Mulder. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Mike Nichols 25:00 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Grover Nelson and Aaron Treece 39:51 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Casey Mulder

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The filing season for the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, is officially open. We'll have a refresher on what you need to know. Also, a hot temper on the side of the road could have a lasting effect if your behavior is noted on a traffic ticket. We speak with the guys at Road Law about keeping your cool. And Jake Elovirta, CVSA's Director of Enforcement Programs, joins us to give you an idea of what you can expect at the group's next safety blitz, Operation Safe Driver. 0:00 – It's time to file Form 2290 again  10:23 – Keeping your cool at roadside 25:17– Roadcheck is over – here comes another safety blitz

Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation joins the show to talk about the feasibility – or lack thereof – of the EPA's truck emission ambitions. Also, the Kansas Turnpike is going completely cashless July 1 – and it should make life easier for truckers on the road. And Brent Hutto at Truckstop breaks down the effect of CVSA's International Roadcheck on the spot market. 0:00 – Newscast  10:23 – Is the move to electric feasible? 25:17 – Kansas Turnpike goes cashless 40:25 – Roadcheck and its effect on the freight market

In this week's episode of FTR's Trucking Market Update podcast, we explore what the International Roadcheck roadside inspection event meant for the spot market in trucking and address a notable change in diesel prices. Plus, we discuss several key economic indicators in the industrial, consumer, and housing sectors .Download a PDF with graphics related to this discussion at: https://ftrintel.com/trucking-podcast Support the Show.

After years of scheduling needed preventive maintenance and sitting out the Roadcheck blitz, last year Mike "Mustang" Crawford hauled through his first Roadcheck in years. As we did after last year's 72-hour inspection blitz, we'll be riding along again in this Overdrive Radio edition through three days' worth of scale reports from our friendly on-highway chicken-house correspondent. Regular listeners may well recall that last year on runs from the Midwest all the way down to Florida, Mustang didn't cross a single open scale. Can't say that's the case this year, though. And, for the balance of the episode, shift into high gear with our talk with Sharon Lee, owner of the High Road small fleet headquartered between Nashville, Tennessee, and Boston, and making a name for themselves in the concert tour-trucking world. Lee jumped on our radar after her involvement with the Academy of Country Music's "ACM Lifting Lives" program, through which she partnered with the Mechanics on a Mission organization as well to surprise a touring professional with the gift of an automobile at a TCW event early this year -- TCW's the Touring Career Workshop, and small fleet owner Lee serves as a board member for the organization. Since founding High Road in 2016, she's made big inroads with customers in the music industry here in Nashville, but it turns out her trucking history is just as deep, stretching all the way back to childhood, when her father was an owner-operator in New York State and involved in tour trucking himself. Working with one-man, one-truck operations holds a special place in her approach to this day. More about High Road: https://highroadusa.com More about concert/show tour trucking in Overdrive: **Mobile TV production: https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/article/15634571/a-unique-beast-behind-the-scenes-in-mobile-tv-production-trucking **Events-haul in general: https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/article/14894405/how-event-hauling-stands-out-in-the-trucking-industry **Clark Transfer's Broadway show hauling: https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/article/15294151/guaranteed-revenue-for-owneroperators-clark-transfer-commits

Roadcheck isn't the only safety blitz this year; Operation Safe Driver is also coming up. Jake Elovirta of CVSA will be with us to give you an idea of what you can expect. Also, the winner of this year's Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award joins the program to discuss his life, his military experience and his post-military career. And the Ohio Turnpike is setting up a cashless system – although for some customers, tollbooths will remain in place. Chuck Cyrill of the Ohio Turnpike Commission explains. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – A military career that transitioned to trucking 24:59 – Roadcheck is here; another enforcement blitz is ahead

Inspectors will fan out across the country to do Level 1 inspections on trucks – including focuses on drugs and tractor protection systems. Also, a trucker discusses his upcoming trip to haul the Wall That Heals, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. And several states are considering or have passed changes to rules that govern automated cameras meant to enforce either red lights or speed limits. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Hauling the Wall That Heals. 24:59 – What will Roadcheck focus on this year? 40:23 – States consider changes to traffic camera rules

What did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts.In this episode Brenton is joined by Autumn's Safety Director Chris Senty, founder and owner of Senty Transportation Services. They discussed the upcoming 2024 CVSA International Roadcheck (DOT Blitz) which occurs May 14th-16th, 2024. The main focuses of this years Blitz are Tractor Protection Systems and Alcohol/Controlled Substance Possession. Chris gives some great pointers and tips for checking the air system on your truck and trailer. We also discuss some of the laws surrounding alcohol and marijuana as they related to the use, possession and transportation of these substances in your truck. 2024 CVSA International Roadcheck Website2024 CVSA International Roadcheck Inspection BulletinCVSA Out of Service CriteriaSenty Transportation Services, LLC FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse 

The OOIDA Foundation's market report shows a freight market still trying to shake off what weighs it down. But there are positive signs. Also, with the advent of LEDs, you can do all kinds of things with lights that were never possible before. Bryan Martin offers some examples. And we'll explain what you need to do in order to prep for this year's CVSA Roadcheck. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Some positive signs in the freight market 24:59 – The wonderous things you can do with LEDs 40:23 – What you need to do to prep for Roadcheck

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Confused by the Department of Labor's new worker classification rule? You're not alone. The folks from Land Line Magazine clear things up. Also, from a fire crew that rescued a trucker dangling from a bridge to a federal agency whose certification process is creating problems for truckers, we'll tell you who in recent news has been good and who's been bad with some Roses and Razzberries. And CVSA has announced the dates for its annual Roadcheck safety blitz. We'll get an idea of what truckers need to know about that from CVSA's Jeremy Disbrow. 0:00 – Newscast  10:00 – Clearing up confusion on the new independent contractor rule 24:31 – Roses and Razzberries 39:55 – An early look at CVSA's annual Roadcheck

"So we're going down the road, we've got a mudflap missing, and we've got an ABS lamp on the trailer lit up. What does that mean?" This edition of Overdrive Radio starts with that question, leading to just a small bit of the wisdom of the many years of experience of former truck operator and longtime compliance consultant Jeff Davis. With his Fleet Safety Services business, operating out of a home base in Ohio, Davis has been a regular presenter at the National Association of Small Trucking Companies' annual conference now for years. At the NASTC show this past November he addressed a packed house of owner-operators and other small fleet owners on the topic of practical steps to take to avoid inspections. The answer to his question, as duly, immediately noted by one of the owners in attendance: "Inspect me." Regular listeners will recall those trailer malfunction indicators were a focus of the Roadcheck 2023 inspection blitz, and leading into the event Overdrive found that warning-light systems on trailers accounted for well more than half of all air-brake-related ABS violations: https://www.overdriveonline.com/csas-data-trail/article/15447541/toughest-states-for-securement-violations-get-roadcheck-ready There's a reason for that, as Davis noted. When something's awry, that light comes on, giving an easy visual cue for an officer to inspect. And if you're inspected, well, there's a likelihood of violations, and issues then can compound for you or your small fleet. The downstream ramifications of any individual inspection were well evident in Warren McCurdy's story from a couple weeks back here on the podcast: https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-radio/podcast/15663474/truck-inspections-safety-scores-should-be-preventive-not-punitive Any adverse roadside inspection will negatively impact all manner of things as it flows through the federal CSA Safety Measurement System and into the federal compliance review program and owner-operators and small fleets' insurance rates, prospects for business and more. Davis further emphasizes all kinds of ways you can minimize the likelihood of getting sideways with auditors and roadside officers, without just bypassing the scale houses altogether. More on getting Roadcheck-ready (the annual inspection blitz is upcoming in mid-May), and generally ready for any inspection that might come your way: **Roadcheck 2024: https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15664708/roadcheck-2024-inspectors-guidance-on-drugs-and-alcohol **Roadcheck 2023 -- how to avoid/ace inspections: https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15383460/how-ownerops-can-avoid-or-ace-inspections-at-roadcheck **Overdrive long-running CSA's Data Trail series: https://overdriveonline.com/csas-data-trail

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This week, a toast to the year that was (and still is for a couple more days, anyway). We're counting down through 14 of the most-listened-to podcasts of the year, and to start off, part of a strong current of tactics aimed at building value for the business with customers, host Todd Dills shared an anecdote from a past Trucker of the Year, owner-operator Henry Albert. Looking to cement your value with a direct customer? (Or broker or your leasing carrier, for that matter ...) "Ask them what their toughest load to cover is. Ask them what nobody in their right mind ever wants to do for them? And, you know, there's a chance that you can. And if you can, you're going to have that guy for life." It was just a small part of No. 5 among the most-listened-to Overdrive Radio episodes of the year, our Partners in Business program roundtable moderated by Red Eye Radio's Eric Harley at the Mid-America Trucking Show: https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-radio/podcast/15448522/owneroperator-business-evolution-roundtable-on-overdrive-radio That anecdote, a little piece of advice acted upon years ago by owner-operator Albert to success, slotted into a discussion of building value in a year that has been most certainly a struggle for many. The year will likely go down as one most can be proud simply to have survived with some profit to show for it, as my colleague Alex Lockie suggested in his own Year in Review look at some of the biggest stories of the year: https://www.overdriveonline.com/channel-19/article/15660631/if-you-survived-2023-give-em-hell-in-24-truckers-year-in-review There's more here in the highlight reel, too: **How one owner-operator set himself up to weather the storm of declining rates in 2023 with years, even decades of preparation, cost control, bedrock frugality in business and life and a rig well-maintained, long paid off: https://overdriveonline.com/15447251 **A little whip cream of reality on top of the May week that this year was the Roadcheck inspection blitz, with longtime independent “Mustang” Mike Crawford, when you fully expect the chicken houses not to be "locked up, nobody home"... Sometimes, luck is on your side: https://overdriveonline.com/15448049 **No small amount of music, including the modern trucking classics of one Tony Justice, as regular listeners also recently got another taste of: https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-radio/podcast/15660911/2023-retread-tony-justices-best-of-the-best-with-greatest-shifts-record **Tales of learning the OTR work-life balance mismatch and building an operation to improve it long-term with direct customers on both ends of preferred freight lanes out of the home area to effectively achieve growth goals: https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-radio/podcast/15540815/owneroperators-can-master-worklife-balance-in-trucking And plenty more. Note that there's a playlist that features the top 10 most-listened episodes as well as four honorable mentions just outside the top 10. Find it via this link: https://soundcloud.com/overdriveradio/sets/2023-in-review-the-top-10 Happy New Year! Here's wishing you a profitable 2024. And stay warm out there. ...

The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act passes out of a U.S. House committee and heads to the House floor after an overwhelming “yes” vote. Also, we'll speak with a licensed therapist about her specialized approach to offering counselling services to men and women behind the wheel. Load posts last week were the third highest in 2023. DAT breaks down the numbers and talks about the impact CVSA's international road check had on the spot market. And Marty Ellis discusses how many trucking companies have dropped out of the industry as a result of recent economic conditions. 0:00 – Panel votes “yes” on truck parking bill 10:12 – Taking care of your mental health 24:52 – How did Roadcheck affect the spot market? 39:36 – Some good new, and some bad news

Dean Croke is joining us from Fresno this morning, deep in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley produce region. It's DATA DAY!! Welcome to Sales Chatter LIVE, the podcast dedicated to helping sales professionals achieve their highest level of success. Our mission is to guide 10,000 sales professionals to hit 1 million in gross profit through expert training, insightful thoughts, and engaging storytelling.Your hosts, Dan Deigan and Ryan Mohamed bring their extensive experience in the sales industry to the forefront as they share their knowledge, expertise, and advice with their listeners. Each episode is filled with practical tips, strategies, and tools that you can apply to your own sales process to help you reach your goals and achieve success.Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Sales Chatter LIVE is the perfect podcast. Tune in to learn from the best in the industry and join our community of sales professionals dedicated to achieving their highest level of success.

Truck show platform personalities come and go, but Hope Zvara's mission to improve truckers' quality of life with a program that leans on small, incremental changes in their daily routines continues to gain traction. Founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, Zvara's the author of "Trucking Yoga: Simple Fitness for fhe Long Haul," a book in which Zvara gives us an unvarnished account of how her own struggles with addiction and depression drove a personal need to get healthy. "I've struggled with depression and anxiety on catastrophic levels," she said. "Yoga, and movement, saved my life." Included in the book, too, is a regimen of down to earth, practical yoga exercises adapted to the ergonomics of a semi-tractor. At the Mid-America Trucking Show, as you can see in the thumbnail image for today's edition of Overdrive Radio above, she led our own Long Haul Paul through a few of them. And in Paul and Zvara's talk here, she offers answers to these questions relative to notions of a mental-health crisis all around the nation. "What if it's not a mental health crisis?" she said." What if it's a movement crisis?" Find more about Zvara's tools for OTR drivers via her website: https://www.mothertruckeryoga.com/ Also in the podcast: An audio diary from owner-operator Mike "Mustang" Crawford, who poses his own answers to what was a pressing question no doubt for some during this week of the CVSA's annual Roadcheck inspection event: Is it possible to get through the entire blitz week without passing an open scale? After Overdrive editor Todd Dills talked to the longtime flatbedder last week, his plans to spend much of the May 16-18 event at home in Long Lane, Missouri, changed. He finished what he needed to do at home early and the freight called him out. After he passed two closed scales early Tuesday, the first day of the blitz, on his way toward Chicago from the Springfield, Missouri, area, he started calling in with reports from the road. Three days later in Florida, then .... And: On the diet side of the health/quality-of-life equation, at MATS the CDL Drivers Unlimited group hosted family-practice physician Ken Berry, who spoke to principles of what he sees as the PHD, or “Proper Human Diet,” akin in some ways to a Keto high-fat, very-low-carb diet. Trucker and CDLDU founding driver council member Scott Reed introduced Berry at MATS with some detail of his own experience with the diet. Reed's dropped well more than 100 pounds over the course of a year into it. Find CDL Drivers Unlimited via this link: https://www.cdldu.com/ More from Overdrive Radio on the world-famous http://OverdriveOnline.com

Van and reefer rates continue to slide during the first week of May. We'll have more details on rates and how they're being affected by retailers positioning inventory for summer. Also, our ongoing series celebrating OOIDA's 50th anniversary continues with a look back at Land Line Magazine, the trusted source for trucking industry news, which first went to press shortly after the Association was founded. And like most truckers, Marty Ellis is getting ready for Roadcheck. Marty will share some of what he learned from a webinar on the topic and share a story of his own Roadcheck experience. 0:00 – Newscast.  10:12 – Looking back at Land Line Magazine. 24:52 – Summer approaches, but rates slide. 39:36 – Prepping for Roadcheck.

What did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts.In this episode Brenton and Jenna sit down with Autumn Safety Director Chris Senty from Senty Transportation Services, LLC. We preview the MTA Trucking Driving Championship coming up June 10-11 in Roseville, MN. Then we deep dive into the 2023  CVSA International Roadcheck coming up May 16-18th.Topics discussed: TDC (Truck Driving Championship), The Blitz, Brakes, Lights, Low hanging fruit, Keeping your trailer clean, Level 1 inspections, and the time Chris got put out of serviceAutumn Transport Senty Transportation Services, LLCCVSA International RoadcheckMTA Truck Driving Championships

The focus for this year's International Roadcheck is ABS and cargo securement. We meet with a CVSA Roadside Inspections Specialist, Jeremy Disbrow, to learn more.

2023's International Roadcheck will take place from May 16th-18th and will focus on ABS and cargo securement. We welcome Matthew Leffler, the Armchair Attorney®, onto the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse to delve into what we can expect to see during this year's safety week. Powered by Atlanta Dispatch LLC www.atlantadispatch.org transportationandlogistics.club Join the Transportation & Logistics Clubhouse newsletter: transportationandlogistics.club/newsletter https://books2read.com/u/4jqlzX https://linktr.ee/transportationandlogistics?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=601f8834-e86c-4ff1-a555-2d9ff17f1735 #transportationandlogisticsclubhouse #freightbroker #hotshot #flatbed #dispatcher #boxtruck #logistics #opendeck #broker #freight #freightforwarding #carrier #trucking #supplychain #warehousing #storageyard #freightmanagement #Reefer #drayage #refrigeratedfreight #trucking #dedicatedfreight #dat #containers #chassis #networking Positive Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

The CVSA International Roadcheck is an annual inspection event conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) across North America. During the event, law enforcement agencies in the United States, Canada, and Mexico conduct a 72-hour inspection spree on commercial vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards.The inspections are carried out by trained and certified inspectors who check commercial vehicles and drivers for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. In addition to the vehicle inspections, drivers are also checked for their qualifications, including their licenses, hours of service, and other relevant documents. The event aims to improve commercial vehicle safety on the highways and reduce the number of accidents caused by unsafe vehicles and drivers.The CVSA International Roadcheck occurs this year, May 16 -18. The event has been conducted annually since 1988 and has become significant for the transportation industry, law enforcement, and the general public.Section § 393.100: Which types of commercial motor vehicles are subject to the cargo securement standards of this subpart, and what general requirements apply?FMCSA WeblinkThe primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.Be safe and enjoy this month's show!With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.For more informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745We'll see you down the road!

LLN (3/10/23) – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has changes to its out-of-service criteria going into effect soon. Jeremy Disbrow of CVSA breaks down what truck drivers need to know. Also, from a snow plow driver who came to the rescue of stranded truckers to a Cabinet nominee with some worrying credentials, we'll tell you who's been good and who's been bad in recent news with some Roses and Razzberries. And every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts its Roadcheck inspection blitz. But it's not the only safety blitz anymore. We'll discuss that with Marty Ellis, who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker. 0:00 – Newscast.  09:43 – Out-of-service criteria. 24:03 – Roses and Razzberries. 38:47 – Safety blitzes.

In today's show, I'll tell you when the biggest safety blitz of the year will take place, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) asks the FMCSA for a better Big Truck Crash Study this time around, more rules exemptions are being sought from the FMCSA, new “move over” laws are coming in some states, Canada provides funding to get more truckers into the industry, a new loading/unloading system is introduced by a major LTL company, and a truck pulls a semi out of a ditch. Spoiler: it's not a tow truck. Then for the fun part where we've got a Trucker Grub segment from @Wunuvakind, @TruckerSmack has a suggestion how the FMCSA could make the split sleeper berth rule easier for everyone, and once again, my ability to speak coherently is challenged, only this time it's by @Goose from Australia. Introduction Links: Get the Trucking Ebook Combo Pack for 50% off for a limited time! Only $9.99 for two books (including a 9.25 hour audiobook version of Trucking Life)! Need a list of questions to ask the next time you're looking for your next truck driving job? Well here it is! And it's only $1.99! Please consider using my Amazon Affiliate link for your everyday shopping. Amazon will pay me a small commission for everything you buy. All you have to do is click on the ebook link on this page and then shop as you normally would. Thanks! You can also donate directly by clicking the Donate button on this page. Wyoming I-80: Road crews face nightmare situation from OverdriveOnline.com News Links: Roadcheck 2023 CMV blitz to emphasize ABS violations, cargo securement from CDLLife.com CVSA's new out-of-service criteria: What owner-ops need to know from OverdriveOnline.com Crash study shouldn't repeat past mistakes, OOIDA says from LandLine.media Hours-of-service waiver sought by trucker who ran under emergency order from LandLine.media Warning devices for stopped trucks to go by wayside? from FreightWaves.com Six states pursue expanded ‘move over' rules for all road users from LandLine.media New study shows majority of people fear automated vehicle technology from TheTrucker.com Canada devotes millions in federal funding to train, recruit new truckers from FreightWaves.com ArcBest touts system for loading, unloading trailer in one motion from FreightWaves.com VIDEO: Electric pickup yanks out stuck semi in Utah from CDLLife.com Listener Feedback Links: TD191: State Of The Union & Trucking, EV Rollout Not Going As Planned, FMCSA Stays Busy With Exemptions, TA's New Restaurant, & More from AboutTruckDriving.com is where @TruckerSmack heard me talking about the split sleeper berth rules. TD189: ATA CEO Talks To Congress, Choosing A Truck Driving School, Possible New Speed Limits, Steps To Take Before Applying, & More from AboutTruckDriving.com is where I kept screwing up the word Nevada. Here is the list of Australian cities that @goose has me try to pronounce: Binginwarri Dalyston Tallangatta Woolloomooloo Goondiwindi Canowindra Hervey Bay Kata Tjuta Suggan Buggan Wangkatjungka See? Not so easy, is it? Show Info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast on iTunes? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

It's a Q & A on this FBTV Podcast. Collette, a licensed freight broker, asks how to approach a potential customer on a cold call. This question led to a lot of other information especially if you are a carrier using brokers for all of you loads. In addition to the Q & A we'll be talking about fuel prices, the report card for the CVSA 72 hour Roadcheck, and the announcement from Governor DeSantis how Florida will spend over $8 million to expand CDL training opportunities. If that's not enough, we'll be talking about pie. A new FBTV Podcast is available every Wednesday and is hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking freight broker training or freight broker agent training, looking for a work at home job... a career? Take a few minutes and see what TALTOA has to offer! https://taltoa.com. Looking for more informative information for working as a freight broker, freight broker agent, or even if you are a trucking company considering adding a broker operation as an additional stream of revenue, then you should visit our YouTube Channel “Freight Broker TV. FBTV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/freightbrokertv Freight Broker TV Website: https://freightbrokertv.com TALTOA Website: https://taltoa.com

Matthew, a fellow brother of the faith, is a supply chain enthusiast very passionate about maintaining fleets of vehicles, autonomous vehicles and their future impact on the transportation industry, and how to ready a trucking fleet for the yearly International Roadchecks. 5.18.2022 Positive Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/transportationlogistics/support

LLN (5/16/22) – CVSA's annual International Roadcheck safety blitz starts Tuesday. We'll find out what you need to know and get some advice on one of the most common violations. Also, getting insurance through your motor carrier may not give you all the coverage you need. Trista Roby and Trina Skywalker with OOIDA's Truck Insurance Department discuss the questions you should be asking and the coverage you should be getting. And OOIDA wants truckers to have more time to express their views on the proposed speed limiter rule; meanwhile, time is running out to comment on the EPA's effort to further tighten emissions standards for large trucks. 0:00 – Newscast. 09:59 – International Roadcheck starts Tuesday. 24:53 – Insurance through your motor carrier. 39:35 – Speaking out on speed limiters, emissions proposal.

The FMCSA is now taking comments on the speed limited mandate for big trucks and they are getting an ear full. We'll share some of those in this FBTV Podcast. Also in this Freight Broker TV Podcast we'll discuss protecting your documentation (carrier package, shipper package…), fuel prices, Energy Information Administration, spot rates for dry van, reefer, and flatbed loads, GPS told her to do it, and a driver get's his truck stuck so he takes another one without asking. This and more in this FBTV Podcast. The FBTV Podcast can now be seen (and heard) on YouTube as a live stream every Saturday morning starting at 9A.M. Central Time. The live stream is available to the public then the topic from that FBTV Podcast will be made available as a stand-alone Freight Broker TV YouTube Video. If you miss the live stream, you can still listen to the FBTV Podcast on your favorite podcast app as soon as it drops (normally within 24 hours). FBTV from TALTOA. If you've been wanting to work as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking freight broker training or freight broker agent training, looking for a work at home job... a career? TALTOA! https://taltoa.com. FBTV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/freightbrokertv

This is the full FBTV Video Podcast as Live Streamed on YouTube Saturday, April 30, 2022. Saturdays are Q & A days on the FBTV Podcast, so if you have a question make sure you send it in so we can answer. In this Q&A we'll answer questions asking what should be in a freight brokers shipper packet and carrier packet. We'll also answer Sean's question about his business plan and if it is viable or not. In addition to the Q&A, we'll be talking about how the DC police is blaming the Peoples Convoy for them spending over 11 million dollars in overtime costs, the surprise “brake blitz” last week, the CVSA International Roadcheck coming up, Safer Driver Week, and the official Brake Safety Week. Another recall, this time Kenworth and Peterbilt, nearly 18K trucks in this recall. This and more in this FBTV Podcast. The FBTV Podcast can now be seen (and heard) on YouTube as a live stream every Saturday morning starting at 9A.M. Central Time. If you missed the YouTube Live Stream, you can still watch by visiting our website at freightbrokertv.com. FBTV from TALTOA. If you've been wanting to work as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking freight broker training or freight broker agent training, looking for a work at home job... a career? TALTOA! https://taltoa.com. FBTV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/freightbrokertv

Chris Turner, the Director of Enforcement Data and Judicial Outreach at CVSA, joins Kent on The Successful Driver Podcast to discuss the upcoming International Roadcheck. This year's Roadcheck is scheduled for May 17th-19th and will emphasize “wheel ends” (which includes everything associated with the end of a wheel; lug nuts, fasteners, wheel holes, tires…).  Wheel ends were selected as this year's focus after being found within the top areas of violations during previous International Roadchecks. If you haven't yet, now's the time to make sure your truck is prepped for inspection! 

The topic of this FBTV Podcast is overhead. What to expect when starting your own freight brokerage as far as expenses. Yes, you know you have to have your license, bond, BOC-3, & UCR to be legal. But what about the rest? Oh yes, there's more. Also, in this FBTV Podcast, it's a Mayor Pete re-run, truck parking the reason drivers are leaving the industry? Really? Beginning today (May 4), you have 30 days in which to post your comments to the Federal Register concerning speed limiters, and less than 2 week till the CVSA 72 hour Roadcheck. This and more in this FBTV Podcast. The FBTV Podcast can now be seen (and heard) on YouTube as a live stream every Saturday morning starting at 9A.M. Central Time. The live stream is available to the public then the topic from that FBTV Podcast will be made available as a stand-alone Freight Broker TV YouTube Video. If you miss the live stream, you can still listen to the FBTV Podcast on your favorite podcast app as soon as it drops (normally within 24 hours). FBTV from TALTOA. If you've been wanting to work as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking freight broker training or freight broker agent training, looking for a work at home job... a career? TALTOA! https://taltoa.com. FBTV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/freightbrokertv

Well, I've been holding onto this episode with the hopes that I'd be able to include a main topic, but that's still in the works. So I guess there's no logical reason to keep hanging onto all this old news. Some of it isn't all that relevant anymore, like the whole Canadian border thing and Covid news. But there's also some more relevant topics here, including all the typical stuff like recalls, more safety blitzes (not the NFL version), moving forward with both the infrastructure plan and futuristic trucks, drug and health updates, and of course, all the things our government is up to. Additionally, Scott Gunter a.k.a. Killjoy gives me a chance to drool all over his submission for the Trucker Grub segment. This time around, most of the listener feedback segment consists of new drivers wanting to join the Trucker Dump Slack group, but two long-time listeners also pipe in on mechanical woes and YouTube videos. This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 855–943-3518 to learn more. Volvo Trucks - Check out the new D13TC engine in the Volvo VNL series. News segment: 3 IRS Tax Code Changes Truck Drivers Need to Know from TheTruckersReport.com CVSA announces Roadcheck inspection blitz dates, OOS criteria changes from OverdriveOnline.com Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled for methane warning system issue from OverdriveOnline.com 3,500 Peterbilt tractors recalled for potential issue with side step from OverdriveOnline.com Daimler Issues Another Safety Recall for Western Star, Freightliner Models from TheTruckersReport.com Eaton-Cummins transmission joint venture hunts for last stick shift holdouts from FreightWaves.com Cummins acquiring Jake Brake company from OverdriveOnline.com Cummins will buy Meritor for $3.7B Diesel Fuel Expected To Rise As Wall Street Predicts $100 Per Barrel Crude Prices from TheTruckersReport.com 2022 may be pivotal year for California's green rules for trucks from FreightWaves.com J.B. Hunt enters long-term partnership with autonomous trucking firm from OverdriveOnline.com Outrider extends autonomous distribution yard work to backing up trailers from FreightWaves.com Ottawa declares state of emergency as OOIDA calls for end to border vax mandates from OverdriveOnline.com The People's Convoy drove from California to Washington DC to support trucker's freedom. ‘The People's Convoy' grows in size as protest leaves Oklahoma from the Washington Examiner 7:36 video of my experience running with The People's Convoy Border, Ottawa protesters could lose CDLs, face prison, fines: Ontario premier from FreightWaves.com Police clear Freedom Convoy truckers, supporters from Ottawa from FreightWaves.com US to close borders to unvaccinated Canadian, Mexican truckers on Saturday from FreightWaves.com 16 U.S. governors, two Canadian premiers call for end to cross-border vax mandate from OverdriveOnline.com KeepTruckin ELD now certified in Canada from OverdriveOnline.com Truckers using cocaine more than marijuana, study finds from FreightWaves.com OOIDA says report on drivers' drug use 'meaningless' from OverdriveOnline.com DOT eyes plan to allow oral fluid drug testing to ‘help combat employee cheating' from CDLLife.com FMCSA updates vision standard for certain truck drivers from OverdriveOnline.com Hutcheson succeeds Joshi as head of FMCSA from FreightWaves.com Buttigieg prioritizing truck driver pay from FreightWaves.com Truck Driver Salary: Top Paying Jobs (By State & Freight Type) from TruckStop.com Is driver retention getting better? Stay Metrics' latest data suggests yes from FreightWaves.com FMCSA seeks to improve complaint process for drivers, brokers from FreightWaves.com FMCSA, NHTSA set dates for major rulemakings from FreightWaves.com Buttigieg's DOT rejects hours-of-service court challenge claims from FreightWaves.com Supply chain report tackles truck parking, overtime exemption from LandLineMag.com Public-sector efforts to boost truck parking face path filled with hurdles from FreightWaves.com FMCSA lifts restrictions on CDL knowledge test proctors from FreightWaves.com Virginia likely to see push for right-lane truck restriction during snow from FreightWaves.com How to confront the post-crash litigation threat -- start at the scene of the accident from OverdriveOnline.com How a plaintiffs' attorney shop works -- and how truckers can play defense to work it from OverdriveOnline.com Who wants to own a trucking company? Retailers are starting to line up from FreightWaves.com Love's opens two new locations from OverdriveOnline.com Trucker Grub segment: Scott Gunter, a.k.a Killjoy shares his favorite breakfast joint called Breakfasttime Anytime, located in Concord, NC on I-85 exit 60. Listener Feedback segment: Mark Bezant is pursuing a trucking career and wants to join the Trucker Dump Slack group and stroke my ego a bit. You know I'm all for that!

This month John sits down with Jennifer Smith of JIT Truck parts to talk about equipment safety, the importance of keeping your equipment maintained, and what you can expect during CVSA roadside inspections May 17-19The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this year's International Roadcheck dates as May 17-19 with a focus on wheel ends.International Roadcheck is a 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection, and enforcement initiative. Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. will conduct North American Standard Inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh and inspection stations, on roving patrols, and at temporary inspection sites.Each year, CVSA focuses on a specific aspect of a roadside inspection. This year, the focus will be on wheel ends. Wheel end components support the heavy loads carried by commercial motor vehicles, maintain stability and control, and are critical for braking. Violations involving wheel end components historically account for about one quarter of the vehicle out-of-service violations discovered during International Roadcheck, and past International Roadcheck data routinely identified wheel end components as a top 10 vehicle violation.During International Roadcheck, commercial motor vehicle inspectors examine large trucks and motorcoaches and the driver's documentation and credentials using CVSA's North American Standard Inspection Program procedures which are the uniform inspection steps, processes and standards established to ensure consistency in compliance, inspections and enforcement. Using the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, also established by CVSA, inspectors identify critical out-of-service violations that if found, require the inspector to restrict the driver or vehicle from travel until those violations or conditions are addressed.Vehicles that successfully pass a North American Standard Level I or Level V Inspection without any critical vehicle inspection item violations may receive a CVSA decal. In general, a vehicle with a valid CVSA decal will not be re-inspected during the three months while the decal is valid. Instead, inspectors will focus their efforts on vehicles without a valid CVSA decal.“We want every vehicle on our roadways to be in proper working order for the safety of the driver operating that vehicle and everyone traveling on our roadways,” said CVSA President Capt. John Broers with the South Dakota Highway Patrol.In consideration of COVID-19 and the health and safety of commercial motor vehicle inspectors and drivers, law enforcement personnel will conduct inspections following their departments' health and safety protocols during International Roadcheck.International Roadcheck is a CVSA program with participation by the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, Transport Canada, and Mexico's Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation.for more information https://www.cvsa.org/news/2022-roadcheck/The Truckers Service Association serves over 12,000 independent contractorsFor more informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.comWe'll see you down the road!For additional information about JIT Truck PartsAbout JIT Truck PartsWho We areJIT Truck Parts is a national aftermarket truck parts distributor directly servicing national, regional, and local fleets. We know truck and trailer parts and have a dedicated team of professionals working to help our customers keep their trucks rolling. With distribution centers strategically located throughout the U.S., JIT offers customers premium parts from leading manufacturers - delivered any place, on time with a strong commitment to the most complete customer service experience in the industry.https://www.jittruckparts.com/Phone: 1.855.548.8787

Getting Your Wheels in Check for RoadCheck With JIT Truck Parts We talk with Jennifer Smith of JIT Truck Parts about how we can get through RoadCheck without worrying fines and problems especially at the wheels of your vehicle. Learn what she has discovered as the problem and what JIT Truck Parts suggest we do about it to be safe on the road. JIT Truck Parts has many truck parts to help keep your vehicle in good running order. You can order your parts at www.jittruckparts.com Traffix Transportation is looking for owner operators to join their team operating in specific lanes between Toronto and Chicago or Missouri and Atlanta. If you are looking for steady miles hauling dry and refrigerated freight then contact Chuck Snow at Traffix at 416-271-3946 or visit them online at www.Traffix.com This episode is sponsored by C.A.T. Transport offering flexible work options, pet friendly programs, and is one of the Best Managed Carriers in Canada. Learn more at www.cat.ca  or call 1-800-363-5313 About the Show LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening JOIN THE LEAD PEDAL PODCAST FAN CLUB www.TheLeadPedalPodcastFanClub.com LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO at www.LeadPedalRadio.com The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com Join The Lead Pedal Podcast Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalpodcastfanclub.com    

This year's Brake Safety Week is August 22nd-28th. During this period, inspectors will conduct the North American Standard Inspection on commercial motor vehicles. Inspectors will focus on the brake systems and components of the inspected vehicles. Any commercial vehicles found to be violating brake safety protocol will be removed from the roadways.Kerri Wirachowsky from CVSA returns to talk with Kent about Brake Safety Week, the results of this year's Roadcheck event, and more. Listen now! 

LLN (8/5/21) – The infrastructure bill taking shape in the U.S. Senate looks pretty good for truckers – except it contains nothing for truck parking. And efforts to change that are an uphill climb. Also, just how much stuff are you allowed to have behind your windshield; trucks passed Roadcheck 2021 with flying colors; and two reports name the worst roads and best infrastructure. And Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering actions on weigh stations, heavy vehicle bonds, a gas tax holiday and taxing electric vehicles. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:00 – Tech blocking the windshield; Roadcheck results; Worst roads, best infrastructure. 24:49 – Pennsylvania weigh stations, heavy vehicle bonds, gas tax holiday, electric vehicle tax. 39:22 – Where's the truck parking in the infrastructure bill?

LLN (5/12/21) – Many truckers have asked “can I use personal conveyance to drive home?” That’s one of many misconceptions in trucking right now. We’ll separate fact from fiction. Also, last week’s Roadcheck event sent rates soaring to record levels. And the highway bill is one of those things that doesn’t sound all that exciting, but at the same time, may have more effect on you than anything that happens this year. And right now, Congress is debating issues like truck parking and under-21 interstate truckers. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:15 – Misconceptions about personal conveyance, COVID exemptions and more. 25:05 – Roadcheck and rates. 39:56 – Truck parking, under-21 interstate drivers.

LLN (5/3/21) – The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse continues to generate confusion – and in some cases, trouble – among truckers. So what do you need to know? And how do you separate fact from rumor? We’ll offer some help. Also, the May issue of Land Line Magazine includes a comprehensive look at the issues that are likely going to affect you out on the road for the foreseeable future. And both Greek mythology and a children’s game provided some inspiration for their coverage. Plus, Tuesday marks the start of this year’s Roadcheck safety blitz. And many of the inspections that take place will end up on CSA reports. However, numerous studies have raised doubts about whether CSA accurately reflects how safe a carrier is. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:15 – Clearing up the Clearinghouse. 25:08 – Magazine preview. 39:59 – Roadcheck brings up CSA questions.

Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu dans sa chronique nous parle d’Yves Monette, de la réhabilitation des criminels, des vaccins si mal gérés par le Gouvernement Trudeau, du C-75 et bien plus! Marie-Josée Michaud de Contrôle Routier Québec nous parle du dégèl, des infractions, du ROADCHECK du 4-6 mai prochain, des dernières données sur l’opération nationale concertée sur le... The post 26 Avril 2021 Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu – Marie-Josée Michaud et Martin d’anjou appeared first on Podcasts.

LLN (4/12/21) – Every year, the CVSA – the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance – conducts its annual Roadcheck safety blitz. So what do you need to do to prepare for the event? Also, Land Line Magazine Managing Editor Jami Jones gets frequently asked what it takes to put out an issue of the magazine? She’s about to tell us with a behind-the-scenes tour of the process. And vehicles miles traveled taxes are getting more notice in our nation’s capital and elsewhere. But more than one version of this system is possible. We’ll discuss the options and more. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:15 – Gearing up for Roadcheck. 25:08 – Behind the scenes at Land Line Magazine. 39:59 – Vehicle miles traveled taxes, again?

In the COVID-19 pandemic year of 2020, there were but two states in the entire nation where truck inspections numbers in the aggregate rose from 2019 levels. Every other state saw fall-offs ranging from just a few percentage points to more than a third in some places. Alabama's mostly mobile enforcement crew posted higher number, in part a result the state's investment in an expansion of the department. In this episode of Overdrive Radio, Captain Brent McElvaine of Alabama explains further reasons -- a continued emphasis on inspection screening via "virtual weigh stations" with weigh-in-motion or other technologies to better prioritize inspections of trucks and carriers troopers believe probably need it, for instance. There's more where that came from, however, in this episode, including a bevy of tips for owner-ops looking ahead to the May 4-6 Roadcheck event -- in one of Roadcheck's prinicipal areas of emphasis this year, lighting equipment, Alabama ranks very high. Nearly 1 in 4 of its violations written in recent years has been for a light out or other related infraction. Mentioned in the episode, Overdrive Radio's prior podcast with Minnesota State Patrol Captain Jon Olsen about the DataQs process: https://www.overdriveonline.com/overdrive-radio/podcast/15063931/dataqs-crash-and-violation-appeals-process-in-minnesota The live webcast of a panel discussion with CVSA and Payne Trucking about DataQs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHRlGZp-VFk Subscribe to Overdrive's daily newsletter for owner-operator and small fleet news, views and analysis: http://overdriveonline.com

Coming up on this FBTV Podcast... • Factoring Companies• Trucker Miniumum Insurance Going Up?• FMCSA Working To Amend Driver Vision Standard• CVSA International Roadcheck Scheduled You can now watch the FBTV Podcast on our YouTube Channel.https://www.youtube.com/freightbrokertv This and more in this episode of the Freight Broker TV Podcast Visit our website: https://freightbrokertv.comFBTV Insider: https://fbtvinsider.comOur Sponsor: https://taltoa.comTwitter: @FreightTV

LLN (9/9/20) – CVSA’s annual Roadcheck safety blitz is underway right now after a nearly four-month delay. We’ll tell you how it works and what to watch out for. Also, Hurricane Laura left billions in damage across southwestern Louisiana. We’ll hear from two truckers hit by the storm, and two others who are helping out. Rates continue to surge, but a drop might not be far off. And we’ll have information about some delays in TWIC and hazmat endorsements. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:13 – Hurricane – damage and recovery. 25:06 – Rates – OK now, maybe less so later. 39:49 – Roadcheck; TWIC, hazmat delays.

LLN (9/2/20) – Sept. 9 is the start of this year’s Roadcheck safety blitz. So what do you need to know to be ready? We’ll have the answers. Also, freight and rates closed out August on a high note as Hurricane Laura tightened capacity, but volatility is ahead. And the Paycheck Protection Program was designed to help small businesses survive the pandemic. However, an investigation shows much of the money ended up elsewhere. We’ll have the details. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – Ready for Roadcheck. 25:06 – Freight – good now, volatility ahead. 39:49 – PPP investigation.

Anthony and Zach talk about the impact of Roadcheck week on the freight market and bring on Zac Rogers to discuss the latest Logistics Manager’s Index results.Watch Listen on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify

Anthony and Zach talk about the impact of Roadcheck week on the freight market and bring on Zac Rogers to discuss the latest Logistics Manager’s Index results.Watch Listen on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify

You read a little about this week's podcast subject last week, likely, with reporting around the Operation Safe Driver Week traffic-enforcement event (focused on motorists as well as professional operators) ongoing as we speak. Namely -- the Level 3 inspection and Kansas Highway Patrol trooper and Public Information Officer Nick Wright, whose advice related to how to prep for an inspection was delivered in this conversation from early March. He and I were talking in the context of the three-day Roadcheck inspection event, then scheduled for early May, where the full Level 1 driver and vehicle inspection is what often enough is the focus of the event. Before it was postponed, though, CVSA had named the theme of the annual event as driver-related violations, from medical certification status to ELDs and hours of service – the things hit on by those Level 3 inspections. That just so happens to also be the inspection level most likely to accompany any roadside stop, which the Operation Safe Driver Week ongoing right now takes as its focus. [related-post id="289339"/]So let's go back in time to early March – the entire state of Kansas had just three confirmed cases of COVID-19, and, as KHP Nick Wright put it, as in my home base in Nashville, nary a bottle of hand sanitizer or roll of toilet paper could be found within a 100-mile radius of almost any city in America ... Along the way, Wright details answers to the following:  **What are best practices for annotations of the log in an ELD when errors are made on the drive line, which can't be edited in an ELD? **What's the best inspection-preparation advice he could give a driver beyond what's obvious? **Do states actually run out of those CVSA clean-inspection stickers? And much more besides.

LLN (3/23/20) – OOIDA has signed on to an effort to delay the annual CVSA Roadcheck in May because of COVID-19. Also, the coronavirus crisis has prompted states around the country to delay presidential primaries and other elections. We’ll discuss more of the pesky little violations truckers often face. And the FMCSA issues a waiver allowing truckers with expired CDLs to keep driving, and intrastate haulers face confusion about what applies to them during the crisis. 0:00 – Newscast. 9:44 – Pesky little violations. 24:05 – States delay primaries. 38:33 – Call to delay Roadcheck; CDL waiver; intrastate haulers.

On today’s show, we’ll be continuing the series where we highlight unique trucking jobs. This time Joshua Knode will tell us about expedited trucking and how it differs from a typical truck driving job. Lots of great information and fun stories in here, including rock bands, mercenaries, and a late night talk show host! But before we get to that, we’re going to learn about a new trucking podcast, truck-only lanes, truck-only tolls, dangerous parking, and an early roadcheck safety blitz this year. We’ll also hear about a new trade agreement, ELD yard moves, internet scams, 18-year-old truckers, trucks with no drivers, and how $50 and some elbow grease could save your life. And we’ve got a few quick emails about recruiting and of course, tailgating. Listen to the podcast version or read the full article and the podcast show notes on AboutTruckDriving.com or search for Trucker Dump in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to check out the 25% off combo pack for Trucking Life and How to Find a Great Truck Driving Job while you're there. This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Pilot Flying J app - Check out all the awesome features of the Pilot Flying J app. Volvo Trucks - Check out the new Volvo Dynamic Steering on the VNL and VNR series and watch the all the videos on the Volvo YouTube page, including the one about the Balancing sidewinds feature. Links mentioned in the podcast: The Trucking Podcast has changed it's name to Trucking After Hours The ‘Over the Road’ podcast from Overdrive and PRX’s Radiotopia Thieves Are Breaking In To Truck Cabs So Often At These Two Truck Stops So Often That Truckers Are Being “Urged” To “Use Extra Caution” from TheTruckersReport.com Roadcheck inspection blitz set for early May from OverdriveOnline.com Georgia planning first-in-nation truck-only interstate lanes from 11alive.com Connecticut guv temporarily backs off truck tolls from OverdriveOnline.com Supreme Court won’t hear OOIDA’s challenge to increasing PA Turnpike tolls from OverdriveOnline.com Trump’s USMCA trade pact retains cross-border trucking program, expected to bolster freight demand from OverdriveOnline.com No Steering Wheel, No Driver, No Problem: Feds Approve First Ever Truly Driverless Vehicle from TheTruckersReport.com US Senate Bill to Allow Interstate Truckers Under 21 Touted at Hearing from TTNews.com Cybersecurity 101: Hackers aim for owner-operators with malware attacks from OverdriveOnline.com Trucking Law: How to properly log a yard move from OverdriveOnline.com Contact Paul O. Taylor from TruckersJusticeCenter.com or at Call 1-855–943-3518. $50 and a little install work could save your life: Trucker Scott Carlson’s close call from OverdriveOnline.com Trucker Grub: The Outpost Cafe Links in the Feedback segment: Eli has few thoughts on recruiters after reading TD135: Trucking Recruiters… Friend Or Foe? Richard scolds me very gentlemanly about TD95: 4 Reasons That Trucker Might Be Tailgating You. jj perkey left his thoughts about TD95: 4 Reasons That Trucker Might Be Tailgating You, but wound up making us all think about treating each other with civility when we have differing beliefs. Show info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast on iTunes? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

LLN (8/29/19) – The CVSA released the complete results from Roadcheck earlier today. The FMCSA gets an earful from truckers on hours of service and grants a new exemption to the 30-minute break rule. New York takes action to keep lift bridges on the state’s canals functional, and to keep loads that should be properly tarped under cover. A Wisconsin bill would prohibit roundabouts unless local governments OK them. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. TSA issues a Labor Day security bulletin. What you need to know about an oncoming hurricane. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:59 – Truckers on hours of service; 30-minute break exemption. 24:59 -39:14 – New York lift bridges, tarping; Wisconsin roundabouts. 39:14-49:08 – Results from Road Check; security bulletin; hurricane.

LLN (6/19/19) – A new IRS form could seriously complicate life for company drivers – and potentially expose their private information to employers. Also, the market takes back gains seen during RoadCheck, but produce season is ON. Meanwhile, oil prices turn higher, but the price of diesel is still heading lower. Mary has our weekly update. And members of Congress get an education on trucking issues. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:42 – New IRS form w4 24:42-39:40 – Roadcheck rates are gone; oil up, but diesel down 39:40-49:24 – Congress gets an education

LLN (6/12/19) – Last week during Roadcheck showed some of the highest rates of the year. Also, the underlying economy could be weaker than the numbers indicate. Meanwhile, diesel prices drop for the third week in a row, and oil prices drop sharply. And OOIDA’s Todd Spencer says the trucking industry is broke, and offers way to fix it. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:42 – Behind the economic numbers 24:42-39:40 – Roadcheck raises rates; diesel price drops 39:40-49:24 – Spencer: Trucking is broke

Week 12 - Starting the week with 3 loads in one day kept me busy and waiting :(. Day one of the CVSA got me cheating on backing, a load of trash, and headed to the middle of nowhere. Yet another nature walk in L'Anse Michigan as I tell you about road kill number 2. When 2 fleet managers don't communicate with the driver things can become a mess quick. Now that the blitz is over I find out my trailer plug had a short in it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthrit/support

LLN (6/6/19) – North Carolina and Washington state are taking steps to help the truck parking shortage. Roadcheck ends tonight. A pilot program for younger drivers is underway. Towing reform is close to happening in Missouri, and action may come on left lane restrictions and speed differentials. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. It’s scam season, when people pretending to act for the U.S. DOT send letters to truckers asking for money. And we’ll have the latest on the infrastructure bill. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:42 – Truck parking; Roadcheck; Young driver pilot program 24:42-39:40 – Missouri towing, lane restrictions, split speed 39:40-49:24 – Scam season; infrastructure bill

LLN (6/5/19) – A CVSA official asks, if your truck is in good shape and you are in line with the regs, why worry about Roadcheck? Also, the freight market is beginning to heat up. Meanwhile, Laredo, Texas, is now the Number 1 trade hub in the United States. The price of diesel shows declines two weeks running. And a House subcommittee takes a look at the state of trucking. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:42 – Roadcheck; Laredo a trade star 24:42-39:40 – Freight picks up; diesel price drops 39:40-49:24 – The state of trucking

2019 Roadcheck is next week, June 4 – 6, and we sat down with Jeff Swan, a risk advisor with HNI who retired from the Wisconsin State Patrol with over 30 years of experience. Jeff talks inspections, encouragement, and unbelievable stories from his days patrolling. From Giving Tickets to Giving Advice Jeff has given his fair share of Level 1 inspections – he spent 34 years in the Wisconsin State Patrol as a trooper, then a sergeant, and finally an investigator with the motor carrier enforcement unit. Hear how his experience doling out tickets set him up to become a risk advisor with HNI. He’s changed from maintaining order through tickets to preventing disorder as a risk advisor. Keys to a Stress-Free Inspection Jeff shares how to keep an inspection “boring” – just the way it should be. Because the only one who may enjoy an “exciting” inspection is the officer getting a break from an otherwise mundane shift! Telling Tails After three decades in the state patrol, you know Jeff’s got stories. He’s seen some pretty odd things. Jeff shares a few tales from the road, one including a pretty exotic tail – it wasn’t a puppy tail, that’s for sure! Quotes “I try to tell them to be prepared by doing all the things you can ahead of time. Do your good walkarounds; make sure your pre-trips are quality pre-trips – not just walking around the truck. So that you’re comfortable with the fact that everything’s working on your truck that you have control over.”“If you’re more organized it makes that contact with the officer boring – and that’s what you want! You want a boring contact.”“I enjoy coming down here because this is truly best in class. A lot of people claim to be best in class, but this is best in class.”“And I thought, ‘Is this a miniature person jumping out at me?’”“If you do your walk around or if you check those lights every once in a while or leave that phone alone – all those things, if you just do those little things right, there’s a better chance that you’re not going to have an issue or problem. But we sometimes get complacent.” Links Roadside Inspection Cheat SheetViolations from 2018 Intl. Road CheckMore From CVSA on 2019 International Roadcheck

2019 Roadcheck is next week, June 4 – 6, and we sat down with Jeff Swan, a risk advisor with HNI who retired from the Wisconsin State Patrol with over 30 years of experience. Jeff talks inspections, encouragement, and unbelievable stories from his days patrolling.

Daren Hansen, J. J. Keller Sr. Editor - Transportation Safety, joins Eric this week to discuss the 2019 CVSA Roadcheck. We cover topics from; What is Roadcheck? When did it begin? When is it? What is the CVSA? And much MUCH more this week on the Extra Mile.

Listen to this latest episode of the “Eyes on The Road” podcast, presented by PrePass, as host Evan Lockridge discusses the keys to passing roadside truck inspections.

Trucking-News with Ruthann Trucking-News weekly wrap-up with Ruthann has a packed house of information this week. Inaction blitz, A North Carolina Town is outlawing Truck parking at your house. All new thats all about trucking. DOT checking a rig Truck drivers living in the eastern North Carolina city of Rocky Mount will no longer be allowed to park their rigs at their homes, effective Oct. 8, after the passage of an ordinance on July 9. Rocky Mount’s city council adopted an ordinance that bans the parking of commercial vehicles and/or trailers longer than 25 feet or weighing more than 10,000 pounds, which includes Class 3-8 trucks, in residential areas. Also this year’s area of focus for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck (Roadcheck) is hours-of-service (HOS) compliance. The annual enforcement campaign, scheduled June 5-7, 2018, is a 72-hour inspection blitz of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) and drivers in jurisdictions throughout the United States. CVSA-certified CMV inspectors will primarily perform North American Standard Level I Inspections during the event. The procedures for a roadside inspection are the same as any other day of the year, but the likelihood of being stopped for the comprehensive driver and vehicle inspection increases during Roadcheck. CVSA uses the annual event to emphasize a specific category of violations. Roadcheck 2018 will focus on HOS compliance. It was the top reason drivers were placed out of service during last year’s Roadcheck, according to CVSA. The 2018 event allows enforcement a medium by which to educate drivers on the topic. “Although the electronic logging device (ELD) rule that went into effect on Dec. 18, 2017, does not change any of the underlying hours-of-service rules or exceptions, the ELD mandate placed a spotlight on hours-of-service compliance,” said CVSA President Capt. Christopher Turner of the Kansas Highway Patrol. “We thought this year would be a perfect opportunity to focus on the importance of the hours-of-service regulations.” https://www.overdriveonline.com/annual-roadcheck-inspection-spree-slated-for-early-june-focus-on-hours-violations/    

Guest: Terry Maple with HELP Inc This week, July 15-21, truck drivers are receiving extra scrutiny from law enforcement across the country as part of Operation Safe Driver Week. The event is organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, the same group who puts together the annual three-day truck inspection blitz known as Roadcheck, held earlier this year, as well as Brake Safety Week, set for September 16-22. In this podcast, Evan Lockridge speaks with Terry Maple, who served with the Kansas Highway Patrol for more than 30 years before retiring a few years ago as the department’s superintendent and CEO. They discuss the perceptions surrounding the events. They also talk about how both trucking fleets and drivers can use these enforcement events to actually improve their federal safety scores and what’s the benefit of doing so. Eyes on the Road is the official podcast from PrePass, the premier weigh station bypass service for the trucking industry in North America.

Welcome back to the HammerDown Radio powered by KeepTruckin, with host Jonathan Keane. This week, we chat with co-hosts, Annie Gleeson and Travis Baskin to discuss how fleets can acquire information regarding basic HOS rules and regulations and the Roadcheck Blitz. 01:10 - Catching up with the week. 04:30 - Extrapolating findings and updates of the Roadcheck week. 05:20 - How can fleets acquire information regarding basic HOS rules and regulations? 07:30 - Roadcheck Blitz 2018 - Why were there fewer inspections than anticipated? 10:20 - A driver shares his first time getting pulled over. We’re signing off and look forward to another episode of the HammerDown Radio. Any driver of fleet manager willing to be a part of our show can email us at Podcast@keeptruckin.com. You may also email us your suggestions for the next topic request or feedback. Thanks for tuning in! Contact info: Visit: www.keeptruckin.com Email us: support@keeptruckin.com Talk to us 24/7: (855) 434-3564 Follow on social for updates on our next episode: https://www.facebook.com/KTHammerDownRadio/ *If you are unfamiliar with the DOT Inspection Mode in our app, you can call us to get a training.

The Buckeye Invitational Truck Show took place this past weekend with an impressive musical lineup and more. We’ll have that, plus: Roadcheck slows down load postings and rates; diesel prices drop for the second week in a row; a House Transportation Committee member who lost his primary; and a Senate hearing on autonomous vehicles’ effect on our highways. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast 9:56 – 24:46 – Buckeye Invitational Truck Show 24:46 – 39:37 – Roadcheck slows down freight market 39:37 – 49:51 – congressman loses seat

The U.S. DOT has added a number of opioid medications to the list of those truckers are tested for. We’ll have that, plus: changing rules for left lane use; upcoming truck shows; fixing problems with TWIC; and an update on Roadcheck. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast 9:56 – 24:06 – Opioids added to trucker drug tests 24:06 – 38:57 – Keeping slow pokes out of the left lane 38:57 – 49:10 – Fixing the TWIC; Roadcheck

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is June 5-7, 2018. Tune in to this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix for guidance on proper inspection and maintenance procedures to help avoid violations for brake system and brake adjustment issues, which together account for 42% of all violations. Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years. Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com

Tim Aschoff went on Road Dog Trucking News to talk about the upcoming CVSA Roadcheck and the new guidance FSCMA put out in regards to Personal Conveyance.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

Welcome to the sixth episode of the HammerDown Radio, powered by KeepTruckin with our host Jonathan Keane. We introduce an exciting guest, Brendan McLoughlin who works at KeepTruckin as an Account Executive. Today’s episode revolves around the upcoming International Roadcheck on June 5-7, so stay tuned! 01:25 - Introduction to this week's guest 02:40 - Review of the International Roadcheck 04:00 - Why is HOS the theme for this year? 05:05 - Walkthrough of the Roadcheck process 07:35 - What will the officers be looking for? 08:30 - What else should we expect during the Roadchecks? 10:30 - Is it happening across the US? 11:15 - Useful tips for the Roadcheck Looking forward to another episode! Visit: www.keeptruckin.com Email us: support@keeptruckin.com Talk to us 24/7: (855) 434-3564 Follow on social for updates on our next episode: https://www.facebook.com/KTHammerDownRadio/

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

Business was booming last week thanks to a post-Memorial Day bump and Roadcheck. Terry Scruton talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.

Based on what we’re hearing, the number 1, 2 and 3 subjects on truckers’ minds right now are ELDs, ELDs and ELDs. Mark Reddig gets an update on that – plus the latest on Roadcheck – from OOIDA Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

Post Memorial Day demand for freight is higher than usual, while Roadcheck week sees a spike in demand for vans across the South. Terry Scruton talks with Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.

This week, the largest enforcement blitz of the year will take place – CVSA’s International Road Check. Mark Reddig discusses the event and what it means with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

With Road Check now under way, you need to make sure – among other things – that your tires are in tip-top shape. And there are several services that can help with that. Terry Scruton finds out more from Jose Martinez of Goodyear Tires.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

DOT took 20% of the trucks from their Roadcheck! Links Mentioned: http://cdllife.com/2016/top-trucking-news/roadcheck-texas-took-20-of-inspected-trucks-off-the-road/

BOCI: 10am CST: Please interact via chat line or social stream.Twitter: @bocoffee @sherrihenley #togetherstrong #businessovercoffeeSponsored By: Inside Info Marketing, Sherri Henley Intelligence, iShare Agency, LRD Virtual Admin Service, CustomGrowthGroup, The Marybeth Conley Show, GT Media Group, KNOCARD, Ridgeway Business CenterHost: Sherri HenleyGuest: Elizabeth Goodine, Singer and Author of Simplifying Chords: A Textbook For the Classroom and a Reference For the RoadCheck out Elizabeth's upcoming event @ Funkee's Cafe - Friday, June 3, 2016!

BOCI: 10am CST: Please interact via chat line or social stream.Twitter: @bocoffee @sherrihenley #togetherstrong #businessovercoffeeSponsored By: Inside Info Marketing, Sherri Henley Intelligence, iShare Agency, LRD Virtual Admin Service, CustomGrowthGroup, The Marybeth Conley Show, GT Media Group, KNOCARD, Ridgeway Business CenterHost: Sherri HenleyGuest: Elizabeth Goodine, Singer and Author of Simplifying Chords: A Textbook For the Classroom and a Reference For the RoadCheck out Elizabeth's upcoming event @ Funkee's Cafe - Friday, June 3, 2016!

Between June 4th-6th 2013, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will be conducting its annual roadcheck with 10,000 inspectors across the United States. Inspectors will be paying special attention to possible HOS and Vehicle Safety violations pertaining to the FMCSA's Compliance, Safety and Accountability Program (CSA). Regulatory expert, Richard Wilson of Trans Products Tran Services joins us as our guest to discuss the 2013 CVSA Roadcheck and what professional CMV drivers can do to improve their chances of passing.